Cheever's Use Of Symbolism In Nudiity

In the use of symbolism in nudity, Cheever shows that addiction creates a reality where we hide from the real world and eventually destroy our life. Although nudity plays a little role in the story, the symbolism of it is major. When Neddy is naked, he is exposed to his surroundings. He is vulnerable to everyone around him. This makes Neddy an easier target to uncover the truth to him. We first see Neddy naked at the Halloran’s. “Their nakedness was a detail in their uncompromising zeal for reform and he stepped politely out of his trunks before he went through the opening in the hedge” (Cheever 733). They were nudist so respectful to their customs, Neddy takes off his trunks in order to swim. As he does so, Neddy is also taking off the layer